Stephen King 'in talks for Walking Dead'

Stephen King has confirmed that he is in talks to write an episode of zombie drama The Walking Dead.

The horror novelist told Entertainment Weekly that he has discussed a possible contribution with executive producer Frank Darabont.

"[Frank] has expressed enthusiastic interest for season 2 or possibly 3," he explained.

Darabont has previously worked with King on four occasions, directing feature film adaptations of his works The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and The Mist and also helming a short film based on King's story The Woman in the Room.

Negotiations are still believed to be in the early stages, though King apparently intends to co-write his Walking Dead episode with son and fellow horror author Joe Hill.